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The Thirty-Fourth International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management Annapolis, MD (Washington, DC area), USA March 31 April 3, 2019 AGENDA (updated January 20, 2019) Department of Civil Engineering Widener University 1 University Place Chester, PA 19013-5792 USA Phone: 610-499-4042 Fax: 610-499-4461 Email: [email protected] solid-waste.org Founder: Iraj Zandi University of Pennsylvania Chair: Ronald L. Mersky Widener University Manager: Laleh Majnoon Jahromi Widener University

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  • The Thirty-Fourth International

    Conference on Solid Waste Technology

    and Management

    Annapolis, MD (Washington, DC area), USA

    March 31 – April 3, 2019

    AGENDA (updated January 20, 2019)

    Department of Civil Engineering

    Widener University

    1 University Place

    Chester, PA 19013-5792 USA

    Phone: 610-499-4042

    Fax: 610-499-4461

    Email: [email protected]

    solid-waste.org

    Founder: Iraj Zandi

    University of Pennsylvania

    Chair: Ronald L. Mersky

    Widener University

    Manager: Laleh Majnoon Jahromi

    Widener University

    mailto:[email protected]://solid-waste.org/

  • Scientific Committee:

    Committee Chair: Anita Závodská, Barry University, USA

    Haluk Akgun, Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey

    Joseph Akunna, Abertay University, Dundee, UK

    Marisa Soares Borges, Federal University of Parana, Brazil

    Giuseppe Bonifazi, Sapienza – Università di Roma – La Sapienza, Italy

    Marta Graciela Caligaris, Facultad Regional San Nicolás - Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Argentina

    Mervat El-Hoz, University of Balamand, Lebanon

    Pascal Gatete, Depot Pharmaceutique et Materiel Medical Kalisimbi, Rwanda

    Sadhan Kumar Ghosh, Jadavpur University, India

    Serpil Guran, Rutgers EcoComplex, USA

    Yitzhak Hadar, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

    Jane J. L. Hao, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China

    Maria Liubarskaia, Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics, Russia

    Masato R. Nakamura, New York City Tech, CUNY, USA

    Sara Ojeda Benitez, Instituto de Ingeniería Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, México

    Chukwu Onu, Southern University and A & M College, USA

    Lakshmi Raghupathy, TERI University, India

    Krishna R. Reddy, University of Illinois, USA

    Masafumi Tateda, Toyama Prefectural University, Japan

  • CONFERENCE SUMMARY

    SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2019

    -Pre-Conference Tour of Annapolis

    -Professional Education Course

    -Opening Reception

    MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019

    Opening Plenary

    Oral Presentations

    1A Landfill 1

    1B Waste Generation and Composition

    1C Use of Wastes in Construction 1

    1D Public Education and Involvement

    2A Policy and Regulations

    2B Construction and Demolition Wastes

    2C Geotechnical Use of Wastes

    2D Biological Treatment

    2E Energy Recovery

    3A Agricultural Wastes

    3B Ash

    3C Facilities Siting

    3D Case Studies 1

    3E Environmental Assessment 1

    4A Landfill 2

    4B Use of Wastes in Construction 2

    4C Electronic Wastes

    4D Plastics Wastes

    4E Contaminated Sites 1

    Poster Session 1

    TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2019

    Oral Presentations

    5A Waste Collection

    5B Landfill 3

    5C Policy and Management

    5D Tire/Rubber Wastes

    5E Health Care Wastes

    6A Environmental Assessment 2

    6B Biological and Chemical Treatment

    6C Contaminated Sites 2

    6D Special Wastes 1

    6E Sludge

    Poster Session 2

    Oral Presentations

    7A Case Studies 2

    7B Special Wastes 2

    7C Use of Wastes in Construction 3

    Closing Reception

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019

    Technical Field Trips

  • DETAILED AGENDA

    SUNDAY, MARCH 31

    12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    Conference check-in and registration

    1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    Guided Tour of Annapolis

    (additional fee)

    1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    Professional Education Course:

    Garbo-flex: A New Technology for Converting Waste Plastic Polyolefin Catalytically to Liquid

    Chemicals- Benzene, Toluene, Xylene- and Fuel Gas

    Instructors, Gennaro Maffia, Amanda Peterman and Xufang (Katie) Liu, Manhattan College,

    USA

    5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    Welcome Reception

    MONDAY, APRIL 1

    8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Conference check-in and registration

    8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

    Coffee

    8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

    Opening Plenary

    10:05 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

    Sessions 1

    SESSION 1A

    Landfill 1

    Status of Solid Waste Landfill in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria, Dennis Iyeke Igbinomwanhia,

    University of Benin, Ohikhokhai Gift Aizebeoje, University of Benin, Osaghale Andrew

    Ehizogie, University of Benin, Nigeria

    Impacts of Temperature on Waste Stabilization and Settlement, Paul Van Geel, Carleton

    University, Courtney Berquist, Carleton University, Canada

  • The Effect of Landfill Gas on Vegetation in Landfill Biocover Systems, Dinu Sankalpa

    Attalage, University of Calgary, Joseph Patrick Hettiaratchi, University of Calgary, Hiva

    Jalilzadeh, University of Calgary, Erfan Irandoost, Eranda Bartholomeuz, Canada

    Mitigation of Fugitive Landfill Emissions using BOF Slag in Landfill Cover, Jyoti Chetri,

    University of Illinois at Chicago, Krishna Reddy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

    SESSION 1B

    Waste Generation and Composition

    Comparative Study of Solid Waste Characteristics and Management Practices in Two Towns of

    Punjab Province of Pakistan, Khalid Iqbal, Office of Research, Innovation and

    Commercialization (ORIC), University of Gujrat, Gujrat (50700), Punjab, Pakistan, Madeeha

    Rafi, Bloomfield Hall School, Bhimber Road, Near Government Postgraduate Zamindar College,

    Star Colony, Gujrat (50700), Punjab, Pakistan, Tayyaba Noreen, Department of Geography,

    University of Gujrat, Gujrat (50700), Punjab, Pakistan, Pakistan

    Grain-Class-Specific Water Contents of Different Waste Streams, Kay Johnen, RWTH Aachen

    University - Department of Processing and Recycling, Alexander Feil, RWTH Aachen

    University - Department of Processing and Recycling, Germany

    Generation and Characterization of Solid Waste in a Peri-Urban Community in Sub-Saharan

    Africa, Olubunmi Mokuolu, University of Ilorin, Medinat Abdulsalam, University of Ilorin,

    Nigeria

    Weekly Yard Waste Prediction Models Using Ann and Anfis, Hoang Lan Vu, University of

    Regina, Engineering, Kelvin Tsun Wai Ng, University of Regina, Engineering, Bahareh Fallah,

    University of Regina, Engineering, Canada

    The Impact of Tourism on Solid Waste Generation in the Brazilian Municipality of

    Florianópolis, Julio Dias, Santa Catarina State University - UDESC, Carlos De Rolt, Santa

    Catarina State University - UDESC, Adriano Amarante, Santa Catarina State University -

    UDESC, Brazil

    SESSION 1C

    Use of Wastes in Construction 1

    Structural Performance of Concrete Elements Constructed Using Recycled Concrete Aggregate

    and Recycled Tyre Steel Fibres, Hynda Aoun-Klalib, Nottingham Trent University, Nicholas

    Barnes, Waldeck, Digital Strategy Consultancy Solutions, Bahareh Kaveh, Nottingham Trent

    University, UK

    Viscosities of Waste Modified Trinidad Asphaltic Materials, Rehana Ali, The University of

    Trinidad and Tobago, Rean Maharaj, The University of Trinidad and Tobago, Nazim Mohamed,

    The University of Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

  • Durability Performance of Flat Panel Display Glass Concrete, Grady Mathews IV, Penn State

    Harrisburg, Robert Bylone Jr., Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center Inc., Harry Nash, High

    Concrete Group, LLC, Dr. Shirley Clark, USA

    Utilization of Industrial By-Products in Self-Compacting Concrete, Nikita Gupta, Thapar

    Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rafat Siddique, Thapar Institute of Engineering &

    Technology, India

    SESSION 1D

    Public Education and Involvement

    Evaluation of Swachh Bharat Mission Slogan on Solid Waste Management in India, Ashootosh

    Mandpe, Csir-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Csir-Neeri), Nagpur,

    Sunil Kumar, Csir-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Csir-Neeri), Nagpur,

    India

    Recycling and Reducing Waste in Schools, Suzana Namusonga, Handmaids Sisters, Zambia

    Household Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Waste Management Services in Rural

    Nigeria, Richardson Kojo Edeme, University of Nigeria, Nelson Nkalu, University of Nigeria,

    Nigeria

    Household Solid Waste Management in Monrovia, Liberia: Influencing factors, Characteristics,

    and Management Solutions, Victor Emer David Jr, Chongqing University, China

    Using the Young to Realize Solid Waste Management Goals in Municipals in Developing

    Countries, Joan Chepkoech Tonui, Kenyatta University, Kenya

    Attitudes and Behaviour of Residents towards the Management and Recycling of Municipal

    Solid Wastes in Olievenhoutbosch, South Africa, Ndivhewafhi Oscar Makhale, University of

    Johannesburg, Isaac Tebogo Rampedi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

    11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

    Break

    11:50 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.

    Sessions 2

    SESSION 2A

    Policy and Regulations

    Governance Failure in Public Service Delivery; A Study of Solid Waste Management in

    Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal, Indra Prasad Dahal, Nepal Rural Development and

    Environment Protection Council, Nepal

  • Addressing Tire Dumps through Legislation, Michael Grappe, Arkansas Department Of

    Environmental Quality, USA

    How Policies Can Support Small Businesses in Community Waste Collection – Case Studies

    from Mbeya, Tanzania and Baltimore, Maryland, Kristyn Oldendorf, Baltimore City Department

    of Public Works, USA

    Solid Waste Issues in the Palestinian Authority Area of the West Bank, Ivan Cooper, Civil &

    Environmental Engineers, Inc., Eng. Monther Hind, Palestinian Wastewater Engineers Group

    (PWEG), USA

    An Assessment of Policy Related to Municipal Solid Waste Management in Botswana, Daniel

    Mmereki, Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc

    Thang University, Kgosiesele Velempini, University of Botswana, Larona Mosime-Serero,

    Botswana Qualification Authority, Vietnam

    SESSION 2B

    Construction and Demolition Wastes

    Estimation of Construction Waste with Rectangular Prism and Pyramidal Shape Method in

    Urban Areas of Pakistan, Jawad Rafi, Al Khayarin International, Al Thumama, Doha, Qatar,

    Muhammad Rafi, Royal Haskoning & Khatib & Alami and Partners, Sultanate of Oman

    (former), Mukaram Mushtaq, Department of Computer Sciences, University of Gujrat, Gujrat

    (50700), Punjab, Pakistan, Qatar

    Best Practices for Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Construction and Demolition Materials,

    Diana Gutierrez, Straughan Environmental, Inc., USA

    Utilization of waste concrete aggregates in bituminous mixes, Pushpinder Singh, Punjab

    Engineering College, Chandigarh, S.K. Singh, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, India

    Recovery of Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems Containing EPS as Part of a Circular

    Economy, Martin Simons, RWTH Aachen University Department of Processing and Recycling,

    Alexander Feil, RWTH Aachen University Department of Processing and Recycling, Germany

    Recovery of Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems Containing EPS as Part of a Circular

    Economy, Martin Simons, RWTH Aachen University Department of Processing and Recycling,

    Alexander Feil, RWTH Aachen University Department of Processing and Recycling, Germany

    SESSION 2C

    Geotechnical Use of Wastes

    Dry Density-Water Content Curves for High Plasticity Clays Treated with Fly Ash, Stone Dust

    and Combinations, Darga Kumar Nandyala, J N T University Hyderabad, India

  • Crushed Solid Wastes Based Geopolymer Cements and Nano-Geomaterials and the Rheology of

    Treated Soils for Pavement Construction, Kennedy Onyelowe, Michael Okpara University of

    Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, Duc Bui Van, Hanoi University of Mining

    and Geology, Hanoi, Manh Nguyen Van, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Nigeria

    Mechanical Behavior of a Reinforced Clay Soil with Açaí (Euterpe oleracea) Fibers, Matheus

    Machado Lopes, Universidade de Brasília, Victória Gomes de Oliveira, Universidade de

    Brasília, Michéle Dal Toé Casagrande, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil

    Experimental Research on a New Solid Waste Stabilizer KC of Stabilizing Chloride Soil, Yin

    Cheng, China Academy of Transportation Sciences, Jing Chen, China Academy of

    Transportation Sciences, Ya-fei Li, China Academy of Transportation Sciences, Luo Dai-song,

    China

    Experimental research on a new solid waste stabilizer KC of stabilizing chloride soil, Yin

    Cheng, China Academy of Transportation Sciences, Jing Chen, China Academy of

    Transportation Sciences, Ya-fei Li, China Academy of Transportation Sciences, Luo Dai-song,

    China

    Characteristics of Apparent Electrical Resistivity on Compacted Clays Mixed with Lime and Fly

    Ash, Fang Li, Hohai University;Jiangsu Province Nanjing Engineering Vocational College,

    Shulin Sun, Hohai University, deheng zhang, Nanjing Institute of Technology, P.R. China

    SESSION 2D

    Biological Treatment

    Vermicomposting of Different Organic Materials Using the Epigeic Earthworm Eisenia Foetida,

    Yvonne Indrani Ramnarain, Ministry of Agriculture, Abdullah Ansari, University of Guyana,

    Lydia Ori, University of Suriname, Suriname

    Application of Mixed Organic Waste for Effective Septage Treatment through In-vessel Co-

    composting, Anu Rachel Thomas, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Martin Kranert,

    University of Stuttgart, Ligy Philip, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, NIL, India

    Assessment of the Effects of Beauveria Bassiana (Hypocreales) inoculum on the Composting of

    Vegetable Wastes, Felix Nchu, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Nomfusi Ntsobi, Cape

    Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

    Biodegradable Waste management techniques for Apartments complexes and Gated

    communities for Metro cities- Best Practices of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagarapalike(ULB of

    Bengaluru City), jyothilakshmi Ramaswamy, M. S. ramaiah Institute of Technology, Sumangala

    Patil, M.S. College of Engineering, India

    Investigation of Biosolid-Compost Produced by High-Temperature Fermentation Process, Jih-

    Hsing Chang, Chaoyang University of Technology, Saroj Adhikari, Chaoyang University of

    Technology, Ding-Quan Ng, Chaoyang University of Technology, Shan-Yi Shen, Taiwan

  • Impact of Seasonal and Regional Influences on the Quality of Separately Collected Biological

    Waste, Melanie Brune, RWTH Aachen University - I.A.R., Christoph Jansen, RWTH Aachen

    University - I.A.R., Alexander Feil, RWTH Aachen University - I.A.R., Germany

    SESSION 2E

    Energy Recovery

    Trial Calculation to Obtain the Upper Price Limit for a Complete Electricity Generation System

    Based on Waste Incineration, Masafumi Tateda, Toyama Prefectural University, Ryoko Sekifuji,

    Toyama Prefectural University, Japan

    Challenging Situation to Optimise 100% Pet Coke With 15% Tsr: A Case Study at

    Ambujanagar, Bibekananda Mohapatra, National Council for Cement & Building Materials,

    Pravesh Kumar Sharma, Ambuja Cements Ltd., Ramsinh Chauhan, Ambuja Cements Ltd., Mr.

    Atul Kumar Chaturvedi, Ms. Reshu Chauhan, Mr. Sukuru Ramarao, India

    1:10 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.

    Awards Luncheon

    Presentation of the Russell Ackoff Award, Roy F. Weston Award, Iraj Zandi Award

    and Student Paper Award

    2:05 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.

    Sessions 3

    SESSION 3A

    Agricultural Wastes

    Assessment of Environmental Impact and Nutrient Content of Oil Palm Slurry in Livestock

    Nutrition in Nigeria, Adejoke Adeneye Mako, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun,

    Oluwanike Abiola-Olagunju, Lead City University, Ibadan, Victor Olusegun Akinwande, Tai

    Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Nigeria

    Novel Application of Ultrasonic Pretreatment of Giant Reed Co-Digested with Chicken Manure

    for Biogas Recovery, Zainab Ismail, University of Baghdad, Nazik Noori, University of

    Baghdad, Iraq

    Reverse Logistics of Agrochemical Packaging in Brazil: Case Study, Ariane Braga Oliveira,

    Unesp, Bruno Fernando Gianelli, Instituto Federal de São Paulo, Sandro Donnini Mancini,

    Unesp, Brazil

    Feasibility Analysis of Different Agricultural Waste Management Techniques for Northern

    India, Nawazish Parwez, IIT Kharagpur, Hitesh Vyas, IIT Kharagpur, India

  • Effect of Crop Residue, Poultry Manure, Cow Dung and Sawdust as a Growth Media in the

    Production of Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas L.) Seedlings in Samaru Zaria, Nigeria, Usman

    Ibrahim, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, I. L. Hamma, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe

    State, I.J. Dantata, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

    Utilisation of Agricultural Wastes for Wealth Generation in Nigeria, Temitayo Ogunsakin, Fame

    Oyster & Co. Nigeria, Nigeria

    Development of Solid Waste as a Organic Fertilizer from Arum Leaf Extract During Electricity

    Generation System, Md.Afzol Hossain, Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College, Kamrul Alam

    Khan, Jagannath University, Md. Emran Quayum, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Characteristics of Wood Pellets Mixed with Torrefied Rice Straw, Kazuei Ishii, Hokkaido

    University, Toru Furuichi, Hokkaido University, Ryosuke Kizuka, Hokkaido University,

    Masahiro Sato, Satoru Ochiai, Japan

    SESSION 3B

    Ash

    Effects of Silica Fume on Strength and Microstructure Characteristics of a Municipal Sewage

    Sludge Ash as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Xiaochao Tang, Widener University, Ian

    Nordfors, Widener University, USA

    Assessment of the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Fly Ash Produced at “Intermunicipal Waste

    Management of Greater Porto” (LIPOR, Portugal), Bruno Valentim, University of Porto-

    Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Renato Guimarães, University of Porto- Faculty of

    Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Alexandra Guedes, University of Porto- Faculty of Sciences

    / Earth Sciences Institute, Ana Cláudia Santos, Portugal

    Char Concentration from Coal Fly Ash for Electrochemical Reactions using an Alternative

    Sequence of Separation Methods, Ana Cláudia Santos, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences

    / Earth Sciences Institute, Bruno Valentim, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth

    Sciences Institute, Alexandra Guedes, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences

    Institute, Renato Guimarães, Portugal

    A Feasibility Study to Obtain Valuable Materials via the Fractionation of Cork Powder Fly Ash,

    Renato Guimarães, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Bruno

    Valentim, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Alexandra Guedes,

    University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Ana Cláudia Santos,

    Portugal

    Concentration and Characterization Ti-spheres (titanspheres) from Cork Powder Fly Ash,

    Renato Guimarães, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Bruno

    Valentim, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Alexandra Guedes,

    University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Ana Cláudia Santos,

    Portugal

    Study on the Use of Post Processed MSWI Ash in Concrete and Mortar, Grady Mathews IV,

    Penn State Harrisburg, Reem Alsinan, Penn State Harrisburg, Michael Young, Penn State

    Harrisburg, USA

  • SESSION 3C

    Facilities Siting

    Identifying the Waste Potential and Optimizing the Location(s) for Waste-to-Value-Added

    Facilities to Generate Electricity in the State of Illinois, USA, Mahdi Vaezi, Northern Illinois

    University, Veerendra Chowdary Chidipothu, Northern Illinois University, USA

    Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Site Selection of Panauti Municipality using GIS model,

    Aanchal Khadka, Central department of environmental science, Tribhuvan university,

    Kathmandu, Nepal, Alka Sapkota, Himalayan Whitehouse International College, Nepal

    Health Effect of Landfill Location: A Case study of Olososun Landfill, Lagos, Nigeria,

    Augustine Oluwatoyin Ojo, ABC Sanitation Solutions Ltd, Nigeria

    SESSION 3D

    Case Studies

    Some Aspects of Household Food Waste Generation and Treatments Options: A Case Study of

    Mamelodi and Montana in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa,

    Morwesi Silvia Ramotse, University of Johannesburg, Isaac Tebogo Rampedi, University of

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    The Practices and Challenges for Municipal Solid Waste Management in Temeke Municipality,

    Dar Es Salam, Tanzani, Ahmed Lubwama, The Open University, Tanzania,Tanzania

    Establishment of Eco-Solid Waste Management Park in Palompon, Leyte, Philippines, Maribel

    Munsayac, Environmental Management Bureau Region Office Viii, Reggie Urmeneta,

    Environmental Management Bureau Region Office Viii, Philippines

    Characterization and Existing Practices of Solid Waste Management on Roadsides: A Case

    Study of Tribhuvan and Araniko Highways, Nepal, Priyanka Aryal, Central Department of

    Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Kedar Rijal, Central Department of

    Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Saroj Adhikari, Central Department of

    Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Nepal

    Characterization and Existing Practices of Solid Waste Management on Roadsides: A Case

    Study of Tribhuvan and Araniko Highways, Nepal, Priyanka Aryal, Central Department of

    Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Kedar Rijal, Central Department of

    Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Saroj Adhikari, Central Department of

    Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Nepal

    Evaluation of Solid Waste Generation, Categories and Disposal Option in developing Countries:

    A case Study of Nigeria, Augustine Oluwatoyin Ojo, ABC Sanitation Solutions Ltd, Nigeria

    Solid Waste Management in Liberia : The Case of Monrovia, Margaret M. Beyslow,

    Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Abayomi Grant, Environmental Protection Agency

    of Liberia, Mark E. Tambah, Prime Research Inc., Liberia

  • An Assessment of Solid Waste Management Practices:A Casestudy for East Delhi, India,

    Dharav Singh Randhawa, National Institute of Technology, Patna, Aashna Kathpalia, Jamia

    Millia Islamia, Shailender Kumar Mandal, National Institute Of Technology, Patna, India

    SESSION 3E

    Environmental Assessment 1

    Life Cycle Assessment of Construction Materials: An Overview, Sarah Honorato Lopes da

    Silva, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Marienne Do Rocio De Mello Maron Da

    Costa, Federal University of Paraná, Marcell Mariano Corrêa Maceno, Federal University of

    Paraná, Maria Clara Cavalini Pinto, Brazil

    Design Strategies to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Buildings, Enedir Ghisi, Federal

    University of Santa Catarina, Andrea Invidiata, Brazil

    Piecewise Nonlinear Regression: A statistical Method for the Analysis of Experimental

    Adsorption Data by the Intraparticle-Diffusion Models, Mohammad Elkhaiary, Alexandria

    University, Egypt

    Environmental, Health and Social Impacts of Dumping and Burning of Municipal Solid Waste in

    SA, Roberts H.A., Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa

    Single-Use Plastics: How Prepared Are Ireland and the US for Sustainability?, Anita Zavodska,

    Barry University, Anne Morrissey, USA

    3:55 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

    Break

    4:15 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. Sessions 4

    SESSION 4A

    Landfill 2

    Methanotrophic Methane Oxidation in New Biogeochemical Landfill Cover System, Raksha

    Rai, University of Illinois at Chicago, Krishna Reddy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

    New Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Bio-Mechanical Model for Optimized Design and Operation of

    Bioreactor Landfills, Girish Kumar, University of Illinois at Chicago, Krishna Reddy,

    University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

    Evaluation of Unsaturated Hydraulic Behavior of Evapotranspiration (ET) Cover through Field

    Instrumentation and Numerical Modeling, Md Jobair Bin Alam, University of Texas at

    Arlington, Prabesh Bhandari, University of Texas at Arlington, Farnaz Seraj, University of

    Texas at Arlington, USA

    The Effect of Soil Type and Vegetation on Methane Oxidation Efficiency of Landfill Covers

    Under Wet and Dry Conditions, Dinu Sankalpa Attalage, University of Calgary, Joseph Patrick

  • Hettiaratchi, University of Calgary, Hiva Jalilzadeh, University of Calgary, Eranda

    Bartholomeuz, Canada

    Reactions Between Leachate and Possible Clay Types, Ibrahim Adewuyi Oyediran, University

    of Ibadan, Nigeria, David Ayodele Olalusi, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Nigeria

    Assessement of Impact Landfill Leachate on Groundwater Quality, Saleh Al-Muzaini, Kuwait

    Institute for Scientifice Research, Kuwait

    SESSION 4B

    Use of Wastes in Construction 2

    Portland Composite Cement: An Sustainable Product in Indian Scenario, Bibekananda

    Mohapatra, National Council for Cement & Building Materials, Pravesh Kumar Sharma,

    Ambuja Cements Ltd., Varsha Liju, National Council for Cement and Building Materials,

    Sanjeev Chaturvedi, National Council for Cement & Building Materials, India

    Compressive Strengths of Concretes Containing Synthetic Lightweight Aggregate Made from

    Waste Materials, Christopher Swan, Tufts University, Rory Buckman, Tufts University, Morgan

    McKiernan, Tufts University, USA

    Performance of Concrete with Recycled Plastic Waste for Flood Defence Barrier Systems,

    Bahareh Kaveh, Nottingham Trent University, Hynda Aoun-Klalib, Nottingham Trent

    University, Tom Kemp, Green consultants, UK

    Properties of Self Compacting Concrete Incorporating Silica Fume, Anhad Singh Gill, Thapar

    Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rafat Siddique, Thapar Institute of Engineering &

    Technology, India

    A Study on Performance of Pervious Concrete Pavement incorporating waste materials and its

    Life Cycle Cost Analysis: A Review, Surya Kant Sahdeo, IIt Roorkee, G.D. Ransinchung R.N.,

    IIt Roorkee, Sumit Nandi, IIT Roorkee, India

    Effect of RAP on Characteristics of Flexible Pavements : A Review, Kumari Monu, Indian

    Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, G.D Ransinchung R.N, Indian Institute of Technology,

    Roorkee, India, India

    The Economic Benefit and Health Hazards Inherent in Informal e-waste Management in Nigeria,

    Augustine Oluwatoyin Ojo, ABC Sanitation Solutions Ltd, Nigeria

    SESSION 4C

    Electronic Wastes

    Recovery Rare Earth and Synthesis of Perovskite Ndfeo3 Nanoparticles Based on Waste

    Permanent Magnet for Catalytic Application, Hai Huynh Trung, Hanoi University of Science and

    Technology, Huy Pham Khanh Huy, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam

  • E-Wastes Management in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects, Fatima Badiru Ibrahim, Ahmadu

    Bello University Zaria, Abubakar Ismail, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

    SESSION 4D

    Plastics Wastes

    Plastic Waste Management and Public Health Concerns in Bangladesh, Mohammad Habibur

    Rahman, Buet and Dwasa, Alauddin Ahmed, ITN-Buet, Bangladesh

    Effective Plastic Waste Management in Developing Nations, Olufemi Oyedele, Government of

    the State of Osun, Nigeria

    A Sustainable Approach for Post-Consumer PET Bottles Recovery and Reduction in Nigeria,

    Olaide Monsor Aderoju, Department of Geo-sciences, Environmental Spatial Planning, Faculty

    of Sciences, University of Porto, Antonio Guerner Dias, Department of Geo-sciences,

    Environmental Spatial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Peter C Ekweozoh,

    Department of Environmental Science & Technology, Federal Ministry of Science &

    Technology, Iquo Offiong, Portugal

    SESSION 4E

    Contaminated Sites 1

    Identification of Metal Tolerant Plant Species for Sustainable Phytomanagement of Bauxite

    Residue Dumps, Meenu Gautam, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,

    Madhoolika Agrawal, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

    Assessment of Groundwater Quality around Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite in Southwest

    Nigeria, Adedayo Adekunle Badejo, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Geoffery

    Nwosu, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Shileola Akindoju, Funaab, Adekunle, A.A,

    Nigeria

    Upward Electrokinetic Remediation (UEKR) for Contaminated Sediments with Heavy Metals,

    Arulpoomalai A, Indian Institute of technology Hyderabad, Shashidhar T, Indian Institute of

    technology Hyderabad, India

    Upward Electrokinetic Remediation (UEKR) for Contaminated Sediments with Heavy Metals,

    Arulpoomalai A, Indian Institute of technology Hyderabad, Shashidhar T, Indian Institute of

    technology Hyderabad, India

    6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m

    Posters 1

    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m

    Reception

  • POSTER SESSION 1

    Alternatives for Red Mud Reuse in Civil Engineering Construction Materials after

    Environmental Accidents in Brazil, Liseane Padilha Thives, Federal University of Santa

    Catarina, João Francisco Thives da Luz Fontes, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Mayara

    S.S. Lima, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Utilization of Some Environmental Resource Materials as a Soil Conditioner, Ahmed Abuzkhar,

    University of Tripoli, Ahmed Tamzini, University of Jabal Nafosa, Libya

    Causes of Contamination of Soil, Sevinc Haciyeva, BSU, Elmina Gadirova, BSU, Emina

    Yolchuyeva, BSU, Azerbaijan

    Investigation of Solid Waste on the Difference of Surface Morphology of the Zn/Cu Based

    Electrodes Arum Leaf Extract Electrochemical Cell, Md. Obaidullah Nayan, Dr. Mahbubur

    Rahman Mollah College, Md. Afzol Hossain, Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College,

    Bangladesh

    Assessment of Solid Waste Management System in Bangladesh, Jinnatun Naher, Shusamaj

    Foundation, Bangladesh

    The Density of Matrices Made from Collagen Nanofibrils, Gennaro Maffia, Manhattan College,

    Amanda Peterman, Manhattan College, USA

    An Assessment of Policy Related to Municipal Solid Waste Management in Botswana, Daniel

    Mmereki, Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc

    Thang University, Kgosiesele Velempini, University of Botswana, Larona Mosime-Serero,

    Botswana Qualification Authority, Vietnam

    Assessment of the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Fly Ash Produced at “Intermunicipal Waste

    Management of Greater Porto” (LIPOR, Portugal), Bruno Valentim, University of Porto-

    Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Renato Guimarães, University of Porto- Faculty of

    Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Alexandra Guedes, University of Porto- Faculty of Sciences

    / Earth Sciences Institute, Ana Cláudia Santos, Portugal

    Analysis of Selective Collect Program in East Side of São Paulo/Brazil: an exploratory study,

    João Alexandre Paschoalin Filho, Universidade Nove de Julho, Eliana Gonçalves da Luz,

    Tatiana Tucunduva Philippi Cortese, Univerersidade Nove de Julho, Ana Cristina de

    Faria,Antònio Jose Guerner Dias, Brazil

    Char Concentration from Coal Fly Ash for Electrochemical Reactions using an Alternative

    Sequence of Separation Methods, Ana Cláudia Santos, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences

    / Earth Sciences Institute, Bruno Valentim, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth

    Sciences Institute, Alexandra Guedes, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences

    Institute, Renato Guimarães, Portugal

    A Feasibility Study to Obtain Valuable Materials via the Fractionation of Cork Powder Fly Ash,

    Renato Guimarães, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Bruno

    Valentim, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Alexandra Guedes,

    University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Ana Cláudia Santos,

    Portugal

  • Environmental Assessment of Alternative Commercial Solid Waste Management Strategies for a

    Mexican Border City, Karla Garduño Palomino, Cetys University, Sara Ojeda, Jorge Jauregui,

    Cetys University, Samanta Cruz, Martha Salcedo, Mexico

    Concentration and Characterization Ti-spheres (titanspheres) from Cork Powder Fly Ash,

    Renato Guimarães, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Bruno

    Valentim, University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Alexandra Guedes,

    University of Porto - Faculty of Sciences / Earth Sciences Institute, Ana Cláudia Santos,

    Portugal

    Enhanced Biogas Production from Fecal Sludge by Trace Metal Supplementation, Bikash

    Adhikari, Kathmandu University, Sampada Dhungana, Kathmandu University, Nepal

    Mechanical Behavior of a Reinforced Clay Soil with Açaí (Euterpe oleracea) Fibers, Matheus

    Machado Lopes, Universidade de Brasília, Victória Gomes de Oliveira, Universidade de

    Brasília, Michéle Dal Toé Casagrande, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil

    Solid Waste Environmental Impact in Yemen, Ahmed ALGabal, Ministry of Water &

    Environment, Yemen

    Analysis of the Compressive Strength by the addition of Cement for Different Types of Iron Ore

    Tailings, Matheus Machado Lopes, Universidade de Brasília, Thaís Guimarães dos Santos,

    André Augusto Nóbrega Dantas,Gabriel da Cunha Cotrim, Brazil

    Effect of the Amount of Moisture on the Performance of Fly Ash Produced from a Power Plant

    for CO2 Capture, Wooteck Kwon, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering & Technology, Jung

    Hyun Kim, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering & Technology, Won-seok Chang, Korea

    District Heating Corp., Mun-sei Oh, Seon-young Cho, Seong-yong Park, Rep. of Korea

    A Viable Mechanical-Biological Waste Treatment Technology, Glen Tobiason, Zweckverband

    Abfallbehandlung Kahlenberg, Germany

    TUESDAY, APRIL 2

    8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Conference check-in and registration

    8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

    Coffee

    9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

    Sessions 5

  • SESSION 5A

    Waste Collection

    An Optimal Solid Waste Collection Fee Based on Area Characteristics Using Hedonic Pricing

    Approach, Komwit Siritorn, Songkhla Rajabhat University, Chompoonuh K. Permpoonwiwat,

    Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

    Effects of Waste Composition and Collection Frequency on Optimal Truck Routes, Hoang Lan

    Vu, University of Regina, Engineering, Kelvin Tsun Wai Ng, University of Regina, Engineering,

    Bahareh Fallah, University of Regina, Engineering, Canada

    Development of Linear Optimization Model for Dry Waste Collection Center at Bangalore City,

    INDIA, Prakash Gowdra, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Vivekanand Venkataraman,

    Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Judith Krupa, Hirepro Consulting, Joel John Koshy,

    Mohammed Sharukh, Bharath Reddy Mandara, India

    Geoprocessing Tool for Location of Partially-Burried Containers for Point-to-Point Municipal

    Solid Waste Collection on Administrative Regions with Sanitation Deficit and Low Income in

    Brasilia, Brazil, Camila Lopes dos Santos, Urban Cleaning Service of the Federal District

    (SLU/DF), Victor Silva, University of Brasilia, Francisco Contreras, University of Brasilia,

    Caio Dias, Brazil

    Linear Programming for Municipal Solid Waste Transportation Routes Optimization and

    Reduction of Environmental Impacts in Brasilia, Brazil, Victor Silva, University of Brasilia,

    Camila Santos, Urban Cleaning Service of the Federal District, Francisco Contreras, University

    of Brasilia, Caio Dias, Brazil

    SESSION 5B

    Landfill 3

    Insight into a Full Scale landfill Mining and Remediation Project, Kaur-Mikk Pehme, Estonian

    University of Life Sciences, Mait Kriipsalu, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia

    Effect of Closed Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill on Surrounding Water Bodies,

    Lokeshwari M, R.V.College Of Engineering, Tanay N Bysani, R.V. College Of Engineering,

    Nanjunda Swamy C, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, India

    SESSION 5C

    Policy and Management

    Smart City Development: A Step towards Solid Waste Management and Sustainable

    Development, Anaya Ghosh, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, Sadhan Kumar

    Ghosh, Jadavpur University, India

    A Situational Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Sara-i-Alamgir City,

    Pakistan, Khalid Iqbal, University of Gujrat, Office of Research, Innovation and

    Commercialization (ORIC), Muhammad Ali, King Abdullah University of Science and

    Technology, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

  • Municipal Solid Waste Characterization and Management Techniques In India, Arshad Husain,

    Aligarh Muslim University, Iram Javed, Aligarh Muslim University, India

    How the Commodities Recovery and the Restoration/Disaster Industries Can Work Closer

    Together for Expanded Business Opportunities, Stephen Baruch, The Baruch Group, Jason

    Teliszczak, JTEnvironmental Consulting Inc., USA

    Proposed Update of World Bank Solid Waste guidelines, Florian Kölsch, Dr. Kölsch GmbH,

    Germany

    Integrated Waste Management through Symbiotic Culture, A Holistic Approach, Atun Roy

    Choudhury, Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd., Srinivas K, Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd.,

    Arutchelvan V, Annamalai University, Mr. R.M. Goutham, India

    Life Cycle Assessment of Alternatives to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Brasilia’s

    Municipal Solid Waste, Victor Silva, University of Brasilia, Francisco Contreras, University of

    Brasilia, Camila Santos, Brasilia's Urban Cleaning Service, Brazil

    SESSION 5D

    Tire/Rubber Wastes

    Utilization of Scrap Tires and Waste Oil as Supplementary Fuels in Cement Production, Gizem

    Eker, Uludag University, Vedat PInarli, Uludag University, Turkey

    Recycled Tires: 10 Green Innovative Solutions for Common Civil and Geo-Technical Problems,

    Monte Niemi, TDA Manufacturing, USA

    After 10 Years Implementation of the Environmental Legislation about Scrap Tires Disposal,

    What Has Changed in Brazil, Liseane Padilha Thives, Federal University of Santa Catarina,

    Enedir Ghisi, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Gabriela Hammes, Federal University of

    Santa Catarina, Yuri Mello Muller de Oliveira, Brazil

    National Tyre/Rubber Recycling Stewardship in Nigeria: The Case of Recycling of Plastic/Tyre

    Materials to Diesel Fuel in Aba, Abia State of Nigeria, Iheanyichukwu Innocent Chinyere, Abia

    State Polytechnic, Collins Ogechukwu Ike, Abia State Polytechnic, Nigeria

    SESSION 5E

    Health Care Wastes

    Practices and Challenges of Health Care Risk Waste Management in Thulamela Local

    Municipality, Priscilla Pfunzo Nematenda, University of Venda, Comfort Foluke Olaniyi,

    University of Venda, Jason Ogola, University, Dr Ntavhanyedzeleni Viginia Mudau, South

    Africa

    The Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Medical Waste Management Amongst Health

    Personnel from Hospitals in Enugu, Nigeria, Ebere Ezeudu, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,

    Nigeria

  • The Discarded Pharmaceuticals in Municipal Solid Wastes, Huan-Jung Fan, Hungkuang

    University, Teng-Tsung Hsieh, Hungkuang University, Eiji Furuya, Meiji University, Kawasaki,

    Da Tian Chang, Taiwan

    10:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

    Break

    10:50 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

    Sessions 6

    SESSION 6A

    Environmental Assessment 2

    Monitoring the Effects of Industrial Solid Waste Amendments in Agricultural Soil through

    Morphological and Histological Markers Identified in Certain Tropical and Exotic Earthworms,

    Suryasikha Samal, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, India

    Evaluating Potentialities of Certain Biochemical Markers in Tropical and Exotic Earthworms in

    Monitoring the Effects of Phosphogypsum and Paper Mill Sludge Used as Soil Amendments in

    Agricultural Fields, C.S.K. Mishra, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, India

    Drinking and Domestic water Use Near an Open Dumpsite in a Peri-urban Community,

    Olubunmi Mokuolu, University of Ilorin, Ifeoluwa Olaniyi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

    A Pilot Study on EIA Report Quality in the Management and Recycling of Proposed Hazardous

    Waste Management Projects in The Gauteng Province of South Africa, Willem Abraham Foord

    Ceronio, University of Johannesburg, Isaac Tebogo Rampedi, University of Johannesburg,

    South Africa

    Dispersion of Heavy Metals from Tshikondeni Exxaro Coal Dump, Limpopo Province, South

    Africa, Phumudzo Gift Munyai, University of Venda, Jason Samuel Ogola, University of Venda,

    Lufuno Reginald Kone, University of Venda, South Africa

    Solid Waste Environmental Impact in Yemen, Ahmed ALGabal, Ministry of Water &

    Environment, Yemen

    The Nature, Scourge, Hazards and Public Health Implications of Solid Wastes Menace in Africa,

    Maria Adaku Obi, National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria

    Environmental Assessment of Alternative Commercial Solid Waste Management Strategies for a

    Mexican Border City, Karla Garduño Palomino, Cetys University, Sara Ojeda, Jorge Jauregui,

    Cetys University, Samanta Cruz, Martha Salcedo, Mexico

    Impact of Aquaculture Waste on Receiving Streams, Bolaji Sule, University of Ilorin, Olayemi

    Olanlokun, University of Ilorin, Gbemi Oladipupo, Aseda Private School of Science, Ibadan,

    NigeriaAseda, Nigeria

    Energy and Climate Impact Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste in Pakistan, Syeda Adila

    Batool, University of the Punjab, Noor Zahra, Pakistan

  • SESSION 6B

    Biochemical Treatment

    Solid Waste Management by Chemical and Biochemical Treatment, Ashok Kumar Jha,

    University Department of Chemistry, T. M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur, India

    A Genetic Programming Model for Forecasting Yield and LHV of Syn-Gas Generated via

    Gasification of MSW in a Fluidised Bed Gasifier, Anaya Ghosh, National Institute of

    Technology, Durgapur, Biswajit Debnath, Jadavpur University, Sadhan Kumar Ghosh, Jadavpur

    University, India

    Enhanced Biogas Production from Fecal Sludge by Trace Metal Supplementation, Bikash

    Adhikari, Kathmandu University, Sampada Dhungana, Kathmandu University, Nepal

    Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Treating Mixed Unsegregated Municipal Solid Waste, Debasree

    Purkayastha, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Sudipta Sarkar, Indian Institute of

    Technology Roorkee, IndiaBlack Soldier Fly Larvae for Treating Mixed Unsegregated

    Municipal Solid Waste, Debasree Purkayastha, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Sudipta

    Sarkar, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India

    A Viable Mechanical-Biological Waste Treatment Technology, Glen Tobiason, Zweckverband

    Abfallbehandlung Kahlenberg, Germany

    SESSION 6C

    Contaminated Sites 2

    The Next Frontier on PFAS Contamination, Sediment, Surface Water and Fish Tissue, Harry

    Behzadi, SGS, USA

    The Role of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant on Microbial Remediation of Aged Polycyclic Aromatic

    Hydrocarbons (PAHs)-Contaminated Soil, Fisseha Andualem Bezza, University of Pretoria,

    Evans MN Chirwa, University of Pretoria, South Africa

    Desorption kinetics of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from contaminated soil and the

    effect of biosurfactant supplementation on the rapidly desorbing fractions, Fisseha Andualem

    Bezza, University of Pretoria, Evans MN Chirwa, University of Pretoria, South Africa

    SESSION 6D

    Special Wastes

    Investigation through Pareto followed by Ishikawa Analysis for Low Accuracy Product in

    Turning Operation- A Case Study, Dipak Ranjan Jana, Jis College Of Engineering, India

  • Safe Removal and Disposal Procedures of Asbestos Containing Waste In Italy, Sergio

    Bellagamba, Italian Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work, Federica Paglietti, Italian

    Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work, Sergio Malinconico, Italian Institute for

    Insurance against Accidents at Work, Beatrice Conestabile Della Staffa, Ivano Lonigro, Paolo

    De Simone, Italy

    Utilization of Jarosite in Precast Concrete Paver Blocks, Sumit Nandi, Indian Institute of

    Technology Roorkee (IITR), G. D. Ransinchung R. N., Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

    (IITR), Surya Kant Sahdeo, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), India

    Analysis of the Compressive Strength by the addition of Cement for Different Types of Iron Ore

    Tailings, Matheus Machado Lopes, Universidade de Brasília, Thaís Guimarães dos Santos,

    André Augusto Nóbrega Dantas,Gabriel da Cunha Cotrim, Brazil

    Economic Potential of Gold Mine Waste: A Case Study of Consolidated Murchison Mine Waste,

    Rembuluwani Solly Ravele, University of Venda, Jason Ogola, University of Venda, Humbulani

    Rejune Mundalamo, University of Venda, South Africa

    The Density of Matrices Made from Collagen Nanofibrils, Gennaro Maffia, Manhattan College,

    Amanda Peterman, Manhattan College, USA

    Waste Free Drilling and Oil Production, Herbert Hofstaetter, Montanuniversitaet Leoben,

    Clemens Holzer, Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria

    Impact of Aquaculture Waste on Receiving Streams, Bolaji Sule, University of Ilorin, Olayemi

    Olanlokun, University of Ilorin, Gbemi Oladipupo, Aseda Private School of Science, Ibadan,

    NigeriaAseda, Nigeria

    SESSION 6E

    Sludge

    Hydrodynamic Assessment of Up-flow Anaerobic Sludge Solid-State Reactor: CFD and

    Experimental Validation, Vigueras-Carmona Sergio Esteban, Tecnológico de Estudios

    Superiores de Ecatepec, Montes-Garcia María Monserrat, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores

    de Ecatepec, Yañez-Varela Juan Antonio, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana- Azcapotzalco,

    México

    Estimation of Specific Gravity of Solids for Organic Soils/Sludges to Be Used for Weight

    Volume Relations, Dorairaja Raghu, NJIT, Swamy Basim, Central Connecticut State

    University, USA

    Phyto Sludge Dewatering, Amira Ahmed, American University in Cairo, Egypt

    Sewage Sludge Based Products as a Locally Important Secondary Sources of Agricultural

    Phosphorus, Šárka Václavková, Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS, v.v.i.,

    Michal Šyc, Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS, v.v.i., Jaroslav Moško,

    Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS, v.v.i., Karel Svoboda, Czech Republic

  • Effect of Anaerobic Digestion Temperature on Sludge Quality, Getachew

    Dagnew/Gebreeyessus, Kotebe Metropolitan University, Ethiopia

    12:35 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.

    Poster Session 2

    POSTER SESSION 2

    Office Waste Management Optimized: How A Centralized Waste Bin System Can Reduce

    Operating Costs and Enhance Your Organization’s Sustainability Credentials, P. Richard Cook,

    Great Forest, Inc., USA

    Infectious Medical Waste Management: a General Perspective and Issues in Kathmandu Valley

    of Nepal, Manoj Bista, Clean Environment Nepal (CEN) Pvt. Ltd., Dhruba Baduwal,

    Environmentalist Association of Nepal(EAN), Nepal

    Removal of Nitrogenous Contaminants Present in Diesel Using a Sample of Catalyst Production

    Residue, Marco Figueiredo, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Luana Baia, State University of

    Rio de Janeiro, Wallace Carvalho, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Juliana P. S.Leitão, Fábio

    A. C.Silva, Brazil

    Performance Evaluation of Construction and Demolition Debris as Substitute for Aggregate in

    Portland Concrete, Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University, USA

    Fate, Disposal and Handling of Medicinal Waste in India- A Case Study, Jiya Phoghat, Guru

    Jambheshawar University of Science & Technology, Rekha Singh, University of virginia, Tony

    Singh, University of Virginia, India

    Pakistan's First Integrated Resource Recovery Center, Syed Sheraz Ali Shah, UN-Habitat,

    Pakistan

    How the Commodities Recovery and the Restoration/Disaster Industries Can Work Closer

    Together for Expanded Business Opportunities, Stephen Baruch, The Baruch Group, Jason

    Teliszczak, JTEnvironmental Consulting Inc., USA

    Effects of Fly Ash Addition on the Rheological Behaviour of Red Mud Slurry, Maria P.D.

    Ingunza, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), David Williams, The University of

    Queensland, Sebastian Q. Olaya, The University of Queensland, Brazil

    Analysis of the Permanent Deformation and Loss by Induced Moisture in Asphaltic Mixtures of

    the Hma Type, Using Recycled Aggregates of Construction and Demolition Waste, Tayná

    Macêdo, Federal University of Sergipe, Victor Manuel de Queiroz Lourenço, Gardênia Rocha

    Oliveira,Joelson Hora Costa, Brazil

    Recovery Rare Earth and Synthesis of Perovskite Ndfeo3 Nanoparticles Based on Waste

    Permanent Magnet for Catalytic Application, Hai Huynh Trung, Hanoi University of Science and

    Technology, Huy Pham Khanh Huy, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam

  • Recycled Tires: 10 Green Innovative Solutions for Common Civil and Geo-Technical Problems,

    Monte Niemi, TDA Manufacturing, USA

    Life Cycle Assessment of Alternatives to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Brasilia’s

    Municipal Solid Waste, Victor Silva, University of Brasilia, Francisco Contreras, University of

    Brasilia, Camila Santos, Brasilia's Urban Cleaning Service, Brazil

    Evaluation of Swachh Bharat Mission Slogan on Solid Waste Management in India, Ashootosh

    Mandpe, Csir-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Csir-Neeri), Nagpur,

    Sunil Kumar, Csir-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Csir-Neeri), Nagpur,

    India

    Geoprocessing Tool for Location of Partially-Burried Containers for Point-to-Point Municipal

    Solid Waste Collection on Administrative Regions with Sanitation Deficit and Low Income in

    Brasilia, Brazil, Camila Lopes dos Santos, Urban Cleaning Service of the Federal District

    (SLU/DF), Victor Silva, University of Brasilia, Francisco Contreras, University of Brasilia,

    Caio Dias, Brazil

    Linear Programming for Municipal Solid Waste Transportation Routes Optimization and

    Reduction of Environmental Impacts in Brasilia, Brazil, Victor Silva, University of Brasilia,

    Camila Santos, Urban Cleaning Service of the Federal District, Francisco Contreras, University

    of Brasilia, Caio Dias, Brazil

    Effect of RAP on Characteristics of Flexible Pavements : A Review, Kumari Monu, Indian

    Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India, G.D Ransinchung R.N, Indian Institute of Technology,

    Roorkee, India, India

    Evaluation of Physical and Mechanical Parameters of Construction and Demolition Waste for

    Geotechnical Applications., Jéssica Menezes, Federal University of Sergipe, Erinaldo

    Cavalcante, Federal University of Sergipe, Guilherme Bravo Almeida, Federal University of

    Sergipe, Brazil

    The Waste of Petrochemical and Oil Refining Industries, Zenfira Agayeva, Institute of Catalysis

    and Inorganic Chemistry of ANAS, Azerbaijan

    National Tyre/Rubber Recycling Stewardship in Nigeria: The Case of Recycling of Plastic/Tyre

    Materials to Diesel Fuel in Aba, Abia State of Nigeria, Iheanyichukwu Innocent Chinyere, Abia

    State Polytechnic, Collins Ogechukwu Ike, Abia State Polytechnic, Nigeria

    The Conversion and Re-Use of Solid Waste as Organic Fertilizer for Sustainable Development in

    Nigeria, Chijioke C. Ikokwu, Network for Sustainable Development Ltd/GTE, Nigeria

    The Local Governments and Their Roles in Solid Waste Management: Case Study of Abia State,

    Nigeria, Ogechukwu Collins Ike, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Iheanyichukwu Innocent

    Chinyere, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Nigeria

    Power Law Parameters as Indicators of the Efficacy of Collagen Dispersions in Environmental

    Remediation, Xufang( Katie) Liu, Manhattan College, Gennaro( Jerry) Maffia, Manhattan

    College, USA

  • 1:35 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Luncheon

    2:35 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.

    Sessions 7

    SESSION 7A

    Case Studies 2

    Environmental, Health and Social Impacts of Dumping and Burning of Municipal Solid Waste in

    SA, Roberts H.A., Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa

    The Local Governments and Their Roles in Solid Waste Management: Case Study of Abia State,

    Nigeria, Ogechukwu Collins Ike, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Iheanyichukwu Innocent

    Chinyere, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Nigeria

    SESSION 7B

    Special Wastes 2

    Waste Free Drilling and Oil Production, Herbert Hofstaetter, Montanuniversitaet Leoben,

    Clemens Holzer, Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria

    The Conversion and Re-Use of Solid Waste as Organic Fertilizer for Sustainable Development in

    Nigeria, Chijioke C. Ikokwu, Network for Sustainable Development Ltd/GTE, Nigeria

    Power Law Parameters as Indicators of the Efficacy of Collagen Dispersions in Environmental

    Remediation, Xufang( Katie) Liu, Manhattan College, Gennaro( Jerry) Maffia, Manhattan

    College, USA

    SESSION 7C

    Use of Wastes in Construction 3

    Gold Mine Tailings as a Construction Material: A Case Study of the Klein Letaba Gold Tailings

    Dam, Limpopo Province, South Africa, Ndivhuwo Nemapate, University of Venda, South

    Africa

    5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

    Closing Reception

  • WEDNESDAY APRIL 3

    8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

    Conference check-in and registration

    8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

    Coffee

    9:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Technical Field Trips (choose 1)

    Field Trip 1

    Details to be posted in January

    Field Trip 2

    Details to be posted in January